<p>I really wish I finished learnign TKD when I had the chance but oh well.. </p>
<p>In any given situation (either you're walking back to your dorm from a night class or something), I've been thinking about carrying a pepper spray on as precaution x.x Hopefully, would never have to use it.. but you never know.</p>
<p>Which Pepper Spray is best?
- Nice, consistent & strong spray (I've read some customer reviews, that some products didn't spray well or sprayed too little, etc)
- Easily hidden (pocket, purse, or something)
- It would look okay, being held while walking/jogging
- Fits under California Pepper Spray law(s)</p>
<p>I've seen Pepper Spray lipsticks (which are actually the size of a small perfume), but from their reviews, it doesn't spray well?</p>
<p>Does anyone in CC carry around a pepper spray? Which brand would you recommend?</p>
<p>Best to escalate tension into unnecessary contention.</p>
<p>Pepper Spray? Move up to concealed carry. Burglars like pepper.</p>
<p>I don’t do spray, i do have a whisle though.</p>
<p>“Pepper spray, also known as OC spray (from “Oleoresin Capsicum”), OC gas, and capsicum spray, is a lachrymatory agent (a chemical compound that irritates the eyes to cause tears, pain, and even temporary blindness) that is used in riot control, crowd control, and personal self-defense, including defense against dogs and bears.”</p>
<p>It’s not really “Pepper” lol</p>
<p>Ohh, a whistle? I’m just worried if there’s a chance I’ll be alone walking back to my dorm at night (in that case, no one would hear the whistle to help) x.x</p>
<p>I carry pepper spray. I think the brand is pepper guard. I have no idea what california’s laws are and am not going to look it up. I am pleased with it, it can go on my keychain, fits in my pocket, etc. Before beginning to carry you really need to do some research about how to actually use pepper spray, and consider whether or not you are genuinely capable of using it properly. In a high intensity and completely terrifying situation, you need to be able to consider how close you are to your attacker-- is he in range? is he close enough to grab you? is he close enough to knock it out of your hand?, whether you can get away, whether you can spray him before he can grab you, and the direction of the wind. You need to be able to do that in about a split second, do it, and run away in one fluid motion. If you miscalculate, it can be used against you and you are effectively arming someone who may not have been armed to begin with. At my orientation we got to ask questions of a safety officer and he actually advised we not carry pepper spray unless we had taken a course or something because it can so easily make the situation more dangerous. It is better to just not walk alone or ask for help from security.</p>
<p>If you are walking back to your dorm alone at night, I highly suggest using some common sense because obviously you never want to have to use the pepper spray. Stay to well lit areas, stay out of wooded kinds of places, and really you should always call someone to go with you, be it a friend or some sort of campus service. Last year my roommate and I were followed home from a club, in our very well lit campus with huge crowds all around us-- nobody cared and the guy was drunk so they weren’t deterring him, and we had to call the police to come save us. And every Thursday night after that my roommate proceeded to walk home alone at 2am, from across town, even after I told her that she could call me and I’d walk with her. I don’t know if she’ll ever learn. Don’t be a stupid person. It’s better to be overcautious and safe than flippant and dead (/robbed/injured/etc).</p>
<p>You can also get a taser too if it is legal in your state. (most states it is legal to carry one). I have made homemade ones for fun in high school, pretty easy to make one if you do not want to buy one. Taser solves some of the possible limitations to pepper spray as stated above.</p>
<p>If you are living off-campus, I’d look into getting your concealed carry permit and a small handgun. I always carry and urge others to do the same. Most attackers will have some sort of deadly/lethal weapon (knife or gun) when they attack, and to subdue the attacker you will need equal to or greater force. It’s just common sense, to defend yourself properly you need to have a weapon that gives you a competitive advantage. Just practice often and do dry-pulls to train your muscle memory.</p>
<p>I’d recommend a small hammerless revolver, probably a .38. Don’t worry that it’s not accurate from far distances. The only time you will use it is when you are in arms reach from an attacker.</p>
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<p>If pepperspray is more your thing, (I’ve seen many people continue to fight after several direct doses of OC/Pepper, so I again recommend a firearm) look into gel/foam products. It basically comes out as shaving cream (same consistency) and shoots in a straight line. The real benefit is that if you were attacked from behind or if you were on the ground you can simply spray the gel on your hand and wipe the attacker in the eyes. Picture spraying shaving gel on your hand - same thing.</p>
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<p>^ Concealed handgun permits are difficult to get in states like California.</p>
<p>^ Ridiculous - but that’s California.</p>
<p>I overlooked that the OP was from Cali.</p>
<p>A friend who lives in California became a licensed bodyguard (Executive Protection) just so he could carry concealed legally.</p>
<p>Off the top of my head I believe California has Open Carry, but unloaded open carry.</p>
<p>In my state of PA we have open carry, but concealed carry permits aren’t difficult to obtain, given you have a clean history and other factors.</p>
<p>In Michigan you have to be 21 for a CCW. It’s not the only state like that.</p>
<p>Getting a CCW as a college student is not worth it. You can’t carry on most campuses, your ability to get a CCW is up to the local PD or sheriff, and the cost of CCW permit renewals and the price of a handgun makes it expensive.</p>
<p>A good handgun is about $300 and you have it for the rest of your life.</p>
<p>Even if you don’t get a CCW, it’s still good to have in your off-campus apartment.</p>
<p>It’s also a great hobby. Nothing relieves stress like unloading some mags on your day off!</p>
<p>Handguns are not expensive. I have a bunch of guns, but the most expensive handgun I own is a hk45, which was only about $1200. You can pick up a glock for under $200 new, although I am not a fan of glocks.</p>